PNoy accepts Purisima’s resignation, warns those who will go against Usman’s capture

More than a week after his last public speech, President Benigno Aquino III again comes out to address the nation regarding different issues surrounding the Mamasapano incident.

In a televised address Friday February 6, 2015, President Aquino recounted the purpose of the operation and reiterated the importance to capture international terrorist Marwan and Usman. He also accepts responsibility of the incident but indirectly puts the main burden to the operation’s ground commander.

Towards the middle of the speech, the President mentioned what the public wants to hear from the start, Gen. Alan Purisima. After briefing the listeners with his close relationship with the suspended PNP Chief, President Aquino announced his acceptance of Purisima’s resignation. He said it may be hard for him to do it knowing their long-standing closeness, but he has no choice by let go of Purisima.

During the wrap-up he strongly stated that the government will do its best to give justice to the slained 44 SAF. He also warned those elements who will go against the government in seeking justice and capturing Basit Usman.